First Skate Fundraiser BE THE FIRST ON THE ICE and help benefit the Valpo Parks Foundation! This exclusive, family friendly, first skate will take place before the skating season officially begins. Join the Valpo Parks Foundation and the Valpo Parks Department on Saturday, November 17, 2018; 5:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets are only $15 per person. Each attendee receives admission, skate rental (or bring your own), pizza, and of course, bragging rights of being the first on the ice this season! Additional raffles will be available as well. Gather your family and friends or make it a date night. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold. All ages and abilities welcome. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Only ticketed guests will be allowed entry.

Winter Fest & Tree Lighting Valpo Parks and Central Park Plaza's Winter Fest and Tree Lighting, sponsored by 1st Source Bank, will take place at Central Park Plaza on Saturday, November 24, 2018; 4:00-6:00 p.m. CDT. Visitors will enjoy caroling, figure skating performances by Midwest Training & Ice Center entertainment, photos with Santa, food vendors, and the lighting of the Central Park Plaza holiday tree. The ice rink will also run a special of $7.00 admission and skate rental with a receipt from a downtown business in support of Small Business Saturday from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Winter Fest Event sponsored by 1st Source Bank. Tree lighting sponsored by 1st Source Bank, The Allure: Premier Wedding Venue, and Flower Cart.

Touch a Truck Kids of all ages will enjoy the opportunity to explore their favorite big rigs during this free hands-on Touch a Truck event. Complimentary refreshments, Santa, music, and more, makes this an event you won't want to miss! Please bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to local Toys for Tots efforts. Monetary donations also accepted.